Compounding and Use of Human Medicinal Products in Small Animal Practice: What Are the Perspectives of Veterinarians?-A Pilot Study.

IF 2.3 2区 农林科学 Q2 VETERINARY SCIENCES
Zorana Kovačević, Gordana Gregurić Gračner, Dragana Tomanić, Ksenija Vlahović, Ljubiša Šarić, Dragana Novaković, Ivan Galić, Katarina Pajić, Dragoljub Marić, Marko Samardžija, Olga Sič
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Abstract

Compounded medications (CMs) have become increasingly relevant in veterinary pharmacotherapy, particularly due to the limited availability of licensed veterinary medicinal products (VMPs). Despite the importance of CMs, data on their use all over the world, as well as in Serbian veterinary practice, remain limited. The aim of this study is to understand Serbian veterinarians' attitudes towards the use of CMs and human medicinal products in small animal practice, with a focus on challenges and needs they experience related to this type of therapy. A questionnaire-based survey was conducted from January to May 2024 among licensed veterinarians, covering sociodemographics, antibiotic prescribing practices, and attitudes toward CMs. Most respondents (85.4%) reported difficulties in accessing appropriate medications, with 45.8% frequently prescribing human medications for reasons of availability and cost. While 58.3% were familiar with CMs, many emphasized their benefits in tailoring doses and formulations. A majority (65.6%) believed CMs could improve treatment outcomes, yet 87.5% expressed the need for further education. This study shows that Serbian veterinarians frequently prescribe human medications due to limited and costly veterinary medicinal products. While they see the benefits of CMs for personalized treatments, there is a clear need for improved training and clearer regulations to enhance treatment outcomes and ensure safer veterinary care.

人用药在小动物实践中的配制和使用:兽医的观点是什么?-试点研究。
复合药物(CMs)在兽医药物治疗中变得越来越重要,特别是由于获得许可的兽药产品(VMPs)的可用性有限。尽管CMs很重要,但关于其在世界各地以及塞尔维亚兽医实践中的使用情况的数据仍然有限。本研究的目的是了解塞尔维亚兽医对在小动物实践中使用CMs和人类医药产品的态度,重点关注他们遇到的与此类治疗相关的挑战和需求。研究人员于2024年1月至5月对持牌兽医进行了问卷调查,调查内容包括社会人口统计学、抗生素处方实践和对CMs的态度。大多数答复者(85.4%)报告难以获得适当的药物,45.8%的人由于可获得性和费用原因经常开人用药。虽然58.3%的人熟悉CMs,但许多人强调它们在定制剂量和配方方面的好处。大多数人(65.6%)认为CMs可以改善治疗效果,但87.5%的人表示需要进一步的教育。这项研究表明,由于兽药有限和昂贵,塞尔维亚兽医经常开人药。虽然他们看到了CMs对个性化治疗的好处,但显然需要改进培训和更明确的法规,以提高治疗效果并确保更安全的兽医护理。
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Veterinary Sciences
Veterinary Sciences VETERINARY SCIENCES-
CiteScore
2.90
自引率
8.30%
发文量
612
审稿时长
6 weeks
期刊介绍: Veterinary Sciences is an international and interdisciplinary scholarly open access journal. It publishes original that are relevant to any field of veterinary sciences, including prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, disorder and injury in animals. This journal covers almost all topics related to animal health and veterinary medicine. Research fields of interest include but are not limited to: anaesthesiology anatomy bacteriology biochemistry cardiology dentistry dermatology embryology endocrinology epidemiology genetics histology immunology microbiology molecular biology mycology neurobiology oncology ophthalmology parasitology pathology pharmacology physiology radiology surgery theriogenology toxicology virology.
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